Do you want to launch your career in space? Join us! Whether it's working with satellites, developing docking systems, or building science instruments, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work in challenging space projects. Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical, and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. You’ll join a welcoming and diverse team where you can learn and grow while having great life-work balance.

Job description

As Subcontractor Manager you will become part of the Project Management and Supply Chain teams. You will be involved across cutting edge projects and be the point of contact for different subcontractors. Our Subcontractor Manager will manage the subcontractor relations and take appropriate actions as soon as a subcontractor would deviate from the contract. You work in close collaboration with technical experts and Project managers to minimize impact and ensure a smooth delivery of your projects.

Responsibilities

• Acts as first point of contact for subcontractors or suppliers: manages smooth exchange of information and monitors progress in collaboration with the project team.
• Ensures that all subcontractors are under contract. You will take the lead in collaboration with the Contract Manager to draft contracts and start successful negotiations.
• Makes sure that all parties reach clear agreements regarding : deliverables, pricing, delivery time and documentation.
• In case of irregularities the Subcontractor Manager steps up and actively searches for solutions to minimize impact and risk. You will follow up until all solutions are implemented.
• Organizes process meetings with external partners and takes appropriate action.
• Manages subcontractors in accordance with our EN9100 process P04.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering or scientific discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with subcontractor management in a technical setting.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to clearly define approaches and objectives.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience in project management processes and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, and to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner.
• Driven problem solver

Preferred skills/experience/knowledge:

• A love for space is considered a big plus.
• Experience in negotiation and conflict management
• Knowledge of Dutch or French is an asset.

Offer

You’ll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say some of the hardware they helped built is actually orbiting Earth! On top of that we offer an attractive salary package combined with a flex reward plan to tailor the package to your need. For expats we offer support in relocating to Belgium.